2007 Computer Security Awareness Video Contest
And the Award Goes To…
“We are pleased to present the winners of the 2007 Computer Security Awareness Video Contest conducted by the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and ResearchChannel to raise awareness of and increase computer security at colleges and universities.” The contest sought videos that explain computer security problems and specific actions college and university students can take to safeguard their computers or personal information.
Winning videos were selected for creativity, content, technical quality, and overall effectiveness of delivery. Cash prizes were awarded to winners in each category. The two gold winners received $1,000, the two silver winners received $800, and the two bronze winners received $400 in cash prizes. Five honorable mentions were also selected in each category.
30 Second Public Service Announcement Category
Gold Award - 1st Prize Winner
Avoid Infection
Joseph Ellis and Eric Collins, University of DelawareSilver Award - 2nd Prize Winner
Whoa, That’s Awkward
Evan Michals, Dartmouth CollegeBronze Award - 3rd Prize Winner
When You Least Expect It
Nolan Portillo, California State University - BakersfieldHonorable Mentions
- Protected
Nichole Bennett, Donna Prince, and Alex Rower, Centrial Ohio Technical College- Late Night Problems
Cory Schwarzmiller, University of Washington- Attack of the Botnet
John Le, Raul Granados, and Andy Chen, Cal Poly Pomona- It’s Here
Kris Read, Centrial Ohio Technical College- For Their Inconvenience
Collin Monda and Morgan Redfield, University of Washington
2 Minute or Less Program Category
Gold Award - 1st Prize Winner
Identity Theft for Criminals
Scott Polcyn and Daniel Garcia, University of Central FloridaSilver Award - 2nd Prize Winner
Out in the Open
Mark Lancaster, Texas A&M UniversityBronze Award - 3rd Prize Winner
A Short Film About Data Protection
Chris Herbein, Pennsylvania College of TechnologyHonorable Mentions
- Hacker G
Peter Marshall, University of North Texas- Gone Phishin’
Brian Haught and Eric Drewes, Central Ohio Technical College- Web of Risks
Mark Lancaster, Texas A&M University- Secure Yourself
Yarmiar Rodas, California State University - Los Angeles- TMI: Too Much Information
Kristopher Martel, Tennessee Technological University
